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Invasive aspergillosis of the hand

B Goldberg, W W Eversmann, E M Eitzen

    The Journal of Hand Surgery
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Invasive aspergillosis is a fungal infection that can spread to organs. A rare hand infection in a child with leukemia required surgery to prevent dissemination.

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    Area of Science:

    • Mycology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Hematology

    Background:

    • Aspergillosis is a fungal infection caused by Aspergillus species.
    • It commonly affects immunocompromised individuals, including those with debilitating diseases or undergoing chemotherapy.
    • Dissemination can occur from the primary site (often the lung) to various organs.

    Observation:

    • A 6-year-old boy undergoing treatment for acute monomyelocytic leukemia presented with invasive aspergillosis.
    • The fungal infection manifested in the hand, a rare site for this condition.
    • The patient required surgical intervention for the hand infection.

    Findings:

    • Invasive aspergillosis of the hand was diagnosed in a pediatric patient with leukemia.
    • Resection of the central three rays of the hand was necessary to manage the infection.

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  • This case highlights a rare presentation of invasive aspergillosis.

    • Implications:

    • Radical surgery was essential to control the local manifestations of the fungal infection.
    • Prompt surgical management aimed to prevent the widespread dissemination of aspergillosis.
    • Understanding rare presentations is crucial for managing invasive fungal infections in immunocompromised patients.